HC Deb 08 June 1995 vol 261 cc310-1W
21. Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the abattoir industry to the proposed level of charges to be levied by the Meat Hygiene Service. [25833]

Mrs. Browning

The Meat Hygiene Service has recently completed statutory consultation on its proposed charges. 91 responses were received in respect of the 1,866 premises consulted. These responses are currently being considered.

26. Mr. O'Hara

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many members of the Federation of Fresh Meat Wholesalers have advised him of their opposition to the institution of the Meat Hygiene Service. [25838]

Mrs. Browning

Abattoir operators who write to us do not normally indicate whether they are members of a trade association.